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At what rate of simple interest per annum will a sum of money double itself in 8 years?

Competition practiceSimple & Compound Interest
  • A15
  • B10
  • C12.5
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

To double, interest must equal the principal, so R × 8 / 100 = 1, giving R = 100/8 = 12.5%.
Answer: C) 12.5

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